Political Activities by Churches: What’s Permitted and What’s Prohibited

For federal income tax purposes most churches qualify for exemption from tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Political speech by 501(c)(3) organizations can be divided into two categories: Not Permitted: Partisan Speech Churches and other 501(c)(3) organizations have been prohibited from supporting specific political candidates since the passage of the Johnson Amendment … Continue reading Political Activities by Churches: What’s Permitted and What’s Prohibited